Start Planting Fall Vegetables
There are a couple of events that take place in August that I want to make a note of …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Summer Heat and Warm Season Grasses
The warm season grasses that we grow in our area grow fast in the summer heat. The more they …
Participate in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census 8/22 & 23
This August the Great Southeast Pollinator Census is an opportunity for gardeners of all ages to get involved in …
August: Safe Pest and Disease Management Practices
Safe Ways to Manage Pests and Diseases in the Summer Therapeutic Horticulture Garden Therapeutic horticulture gardens offer a space for …
Workshop: Summer Lawn Care Practices
Find out how we should care for lawns in the middle of summer’s heat. Learn when to irrigate, fertilize, …
Heat of the Summer Lawn Tips
The lawn grasses we grow in our area are called warm season grasses, because they tend to grow and …
Plants for the Right Location
Many of our ornamental plants don’t have the option of getting out of the heat or the rain. They …
Vegetable Garden Essentials
This year it seems we are seeing a lot of extreme weather events. If it’s not extremely hot, then …
Healing Waters: Therapeutic Horticulture and Water Gardening
Therapeutic Horticulture and the Soothing Symphony of Water Gardens July is National Water Gardening Month, a perfect time to reflect …
It's Not too Late to Prune a Camellia
Welcome to another Extension Gardener on the Crystal Coast video, presented by Shawn Banks, County Extension Director and Extension …
Nurturing Nature: Free Professional Development!
Be sure to register for this wonderful FREE webinar offered by Carolinas HT Network, welcoming author and occupational therapist …
Register Now for TH3!
Have you taken TH1: Intro to Therapeutic Horticulture and you’re ready to keep learning? TH3: Accommodating Diverse Populations takes a deep …
Raised Beds for Low to the Ground Vegetables
One of the chores I didn’t like in my youth was picking the beans, cucumbers, and zucchini squash. Why …
Spring Flowering Shrubs and Pruning
Many trees and shrubs should have already been pruned, either during the dormant season or shortly after flowering. There …
Lawn Care and Mowing
Personally, I like a nice lawn. I enjoy mowing the grass. It’s something I used to despise as a …
Garden to Wellness: June's Therapeutic Connection
Cultivating Well-being: How National Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Month Thrives with Therapeutic Horticulture June bursts forth in a vibrant display …